Texas gets it's panties in a bunch

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**generalgrog**

Frazzled wrote:Yea I've gotten a lot of that. "thats not how we did it in California" "In X we cared more for people," "I can't believe you'd vote for someone like X. He wouldn't have a chance in X. Why are tyou Texans so obsessed with X? We never ere like that in Y" that sort of thing.

Frazz has got it.

GG

**kronk**

If that's what you were trying to say, I get you now.

Yeah, stuff like "In Alabama, we don't have to do ___." is annoying.

**Ahtman**

Why are you Texans so obsessed with sodomy and cattle? I've been lead to believe that is all that there is in Texas.

**Kilkrazy**

kronk wrote:If that's what you were trying to say, I get you now.

Yeah, stuff like "In Alabama, we don't have to do ___." is annoying.

Yes, I can see how that would grate.

If you did it in the UK someone would probably say, "Why don't you just feth off back there, then? (gakker) (sotto voce)".

Mind you, I wouldn't expect a government official to come out with something like that.

**KingCracker**

Frazzled wrote:Yea I've gotten a lot of that. "thats not how we did it in California" "In X we cared more for people," "I can't believe you'd vote for someone like X. He wouldn't have a chance in X. Why are tyou Texans so obsessed with X? We never ere like that in Y" that sort of thing.

The worst part about that is you get that everywhere. I had an argument with a guy from some other state JUST like that about Michigan back in the summer. He stupidly moved here to try and find work (back then we WERE the lowest on the list of unemployment in the country) It just annoyed me so I asked him if Michigan is so terrible, why the feth did you move here in the first place? You DID know we have the lowest job market in the US right?

They get so pissed when you talk to them like that

**dogma**

generalgrog wrote:
Uhh It's not because they "just complained about the weather" It's the insinuation that where they came from was better, and where I come from is inferior, because in their opinion the weather where they came from was better.

If you look at what I posted, I didn't say that they just said "it's hot"... No, I said.... they said.."I can't stand THIS heat" it's way to hot down HERE", I can't wait to get out of THIS place"

You see the difference between just saying "It's hot". There is a respect difference In my opinion. That is why I brought up the house comparison.

Why? Its not as though anyone can make an empirical comment about quality.

I mean, I think New Jersey is inferior to Illinois, but that comparison only makes sense at all in the context of "me". Whether or not I think something is inferior has no bearing at all on any sort of empirical quality.

I still don't understand why that would irritate anyone. Certain people don't like certain things, and they will inevitably comment to that effect, that's pretty much how it goes. No sense in reacting to it.

**Frazzled**

Ahtman wrote:Why are you Texans so obsessed with sodomy and cattle? I've been lead to believe that is all that there is in Texas.

"Son, only steers and queers come out of X, and you don't have any horns."
-Officer and a Gentleman.

**KingCracker**

I prefer the golf ball/garden hose insult more.

- Full Metal Jacket

**Ahtman**

Kilkrazy wrote:
kronk wrote:If that's what you were trying to say, I get you now.

Yeah, stuff like "In Alabama, we don't have to do ___." is annoying.

Yes, I can see how that would grate.

If you did it in the UK someone would probably say, "Why don't you just feth off back there, then? gakker" (sotto voce).

What if it is just to be informative, and not a complaint? Such as, "you have compulsive buggery in London? In Alabama you have the choice".

**generalgrog**

dogma wrote:
generalgrog wrote:
Uhh It's not because they "just complained about the weather" It's the insinuation that where they came from was better, and where I come from is inferior, because in their opinion the weather where they came from was better.

If you look at what I posted, I didn't say that they just said "it's hot"... No, I said.... they said.."I can't stand THIS heat" it's way to hot down HERE", I can't wait to get out of THIS place"

You see the difference between just saying "It's hot". There is a respect difference In my opinion. That is why I brought up the house comparison.

Why? Its not as though anyone can make an empirical comment about quality.

I mean, I think New Jersey is inferior to Illinois, but that comparison only makes sense at all in the context of "me". Whether or not I think something is inferior has no bearing at all on any sort of empirical quality.

I still don't understand why that would irritate anyone. Certain people don't like certain things, and they will inevitably comment to that effect, that's pretty much how it goes. No sense in reacting to it.

dogma you green blooded vulcan...oh wait.

GG

**Monster Rain**

Ahtman wrote:
Kilkrazy wrote: Is "No Country For Old Men" in Texas?

It sure was.

Not to mention "Texas Chainsaw Massacre".

If anything made me afraid of Texans, it was that.

**Frazzled**

Monster Rain wrote:
Ahtman wrote:
Kilkrazy wrote: Is "No Country For Old Men" in Texas?

It sure was.

Not to mention "Texas Chainsaw Massacre".

If anything made me afraid of Texans, it was that.

I had really good barbeque at one of the locations, which is actually an old general store. The place absolutely creeped me out though.

**generalgrog**

Frazzled wrote:
I had really good barbeque at.....

You could use that phrase in about every other sentence in Texas right?

GG

**Monster Rain**

It's pretty common. A close second is:

"I was recently mauled by wiener dogs."

**Samus_aran115**

Ahtman wrote:
FITZZ wrote: Not sure what all the hubbub is about...but I expect Frazz and the wiener dog legion to be along shortly to offer up some insight.

Why would anyone post anything about Texas unless it is Frazz bait? Outside of that, Texas is hardly worth mentioning.

It seems like texas has been rather quiet lately. Not having a president from there helps.

**loranafaeriequeen**

You beat me to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre comments. I was pretty much about to say that if any movie ruined Texas's reputation it's that one.

**Monster Rain**

loranafaeriequeen wrote:You beat me to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre comments. I was pretty much about to say that if any movie ruined Texas's reputation it's that one.

I knew I liked you.

Well done.

What about Best Little Whorehouse in Texas? I'd rather be chased around by Leatherface than listen to Burt Reynolds sing.

**loranafaeriequeen**

what about Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation where Leatherface is wandering around the desert in a dress and pearls with his chainsaw chasing Renee Zellweger? that's frightening.

**KingCracker**

loranafaeriequeen wrote:what about Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation where Leatherface is wandering around the desert in a dress and pearls with his chainsaw chasing Renee Zellweger? that's frightening.

As a genuine fan of the TCM movies, I can say, that movie does not exist

**Monster Rain**

The one with Matthew McCounaghey and the robotic leg?

**malfred**

I had a sheltered upbringing.

Every place is scary to me.

**loranafaeriequeen**

The one with Matthew McCounaghey and the robotic leg?
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one in the same. stupid stupid movie.